Senior Financial and Operations Analyst_FP&A - Lancaster - ECORE International

Description

At Ecore, we transform reclaimed rubber into innovative performance surfaces that protect people and the planet. Our products power everything from playgrounds and gyms to hospitals, courts, and even rockets-helping people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves. As a high-growth, sustainability-driven company, we're leading the way in circular innovation by keeping rubber out of landfills and turning waste into wellness, safety, and performance. We're excited to find individuals who are eager to be part of a team that's driving global impact through innovation, sustainability, and purpose.
Location: 715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601
Hybrid Position
Are you a data-driven problem solver who loves diving into Excel, building forecasts, and turning complex information into clear business insights? Do you enjoy partnering directly with Sales, Operations, Product, Supply Chain, and Finance to drive meaningful improvements? If so, this role is for you.
We're looking for a Senior Financial & Operations Analyst who thrives in the gray area, asks the right questions, and brings analytical rigor to an evolving, fast-paced environment. In this highly visible role, you'll work closely with the FP&A Manager , FP&A Director, and senior business leaders to deliver critical reporting, analysis, and recommendations that shape strategic and operational decisions across multiple business units.
What You'll Do
Drive Financial & Operational Insights

• Produce and present weekly and monthly sales dashboards using data from QuickBooks, Kinetic (Epicor), and BI tools.
• Lead conversations with business partners around sales performance, cost drivers, and projections.
• Build and maintain financial models that connect operational outcomes to financial results.
• Support forecasting and budgeting cycles-including sales projections, volume planning, and variance analysis.

Problem Solve & Optimize Performance

• Conduct deep-dive analysis to identify root causes using tools such as 5 Whys, Pareto charts, and trend analysis.
• Transform large volumes of data into actionable insights for senior leaders.
• Evaluate inventory recommendations by product and make strategic carry/sell proposals.
• Assess current business processes and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, cost savings, and delivery performance.

Advance Tools, Reporting & Business Intelligence

• Help develop and enhance dashboards, automated reporting, and BI tools (Power BI preferred).
• Maintain data integrity within product hierarchies, sales/production mix, and operational efficiency metrics.
• Support creation, reporting, and continuous improvement of key performance indicators (KPIs).

Ad-Hoc & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product teams.
• Execute ad-hoc analysis and high-impact projects for business leaders.
• Facilitate productive, insight-driven meetings and help drive consensus across teams.

A Day in the Life

• Living in Excel and PowerPoint-pulling, validating, and modeling data.
• Creating weekly dashboards and presenting insights to business partners.
• Leading discussions around sales trends, cost implications, and forecasting adjustments.
• Solving ambiguous problems by asking smart questions and building the right analysis.
• Owning your work-catching errors, correcting them, and explaining how you fixed them.
• Balancing shifting priorities across multiple business units in a deadline-driven environment.

What You Bring
Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
• 2-3 years of financial or operational analysis experience required (5+ preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, modeling, data manipulation).
• Strong PowerPoint skills and comfort presenting to stakeholders.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and sales or demand projections.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while operating in the details.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to build a story from month-end results.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and own mistakes with accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems-Kinetic (Epicor) or QuickBooks strongly preferred.
• Power BI or other BI/analytics tools.
• Statistical or ADA modeling skills.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience using root-cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Pareto, action-item tracking).

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this role.
What we offer you:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
• 401k with a company match
• PTO Hours are accrued from Day 1
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for development and internal promotions
• Two minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from rabbittransit

Sometimes the best jobs get missed because people think they don't have what it takes. At Ecore, we know hard work, reliability, and a good attitude matter most. No matter your background, experience, or where you've come from, if this job sounds like something you'd be proud to do, we're excited to meet you.
Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.